The EBC Ultimax2 UD1210 is a front pad set for the 2010–2012 Lexus HS250h 2.4L full hybrid. The manufacturer positions Ultimax2 as a general replacement pad for cars, vans and SUVs, and it is made without steel fibres, so it wears gentler on cast rotors than metallic stock-style compounds. It carries a GG friction rating and a Code N environmental grade under US SAE J2975:2011 testing. For a hybrid owner who wants quieter, cleaner braking without paying for a race compound, those credentials are the main reason to choose this pad over a budget one.
Ultimax2 uses chamfered and slotted pad faces and a red brake-in coating that the manufacturer says delivers braking from the first application after install. Searches for an HS250h front brake pad upgrade, low-dust hybrid brake pads, GG friction rated pads and SAE J2975 Code N pads usually lead to this kind of product. Because it is engineered as a daily-driver replacement, it suits street use. Buyers who want high-temperature fade resistance for track days should look at a dedicated performance compound instead.
The manufacturer states that Ultimax2 has earned a GG friction rating and a Code N grade under US SAE J2975:2011 environmental testing. The Code N grade reflects the pad's environmental testing result, and the GG rating relates to its braking effect.
The manufacturer describes Ultimax2 as a general replacement pad for everyday driving, not a track compound. Buyers who need high-temperature fade resistance for sustained performance driving should consider a dedicated performance pad.
The manufacturer says the red brake-in coating is meant to provide quick bed-in and safe braking right after installation. Follow the manufacturer's guidance for initial bedding.
